Suppose That Garbage Collectors and Landscaping Workers Have No Unions

question 29

Multiple Choice

Suppose that garbage collectors and landscaping workers have no unions.Now suppose that garbage collectors form unions.What does this do to the labor supply and wages of landscaping workers?

• A)Both labor supply and wages increase.
• B)Labor supply increases,and wages decrease.
• C)Labor supply decreases,and wages increase.
• D)Both labor supply and wages increase

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Definitions:

Cassette

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